Charter schools. Financial problems and poor management have doomed dozens charter schools in recent years. Naples Daily News. A related Daily News article contrasts large charter organizations with mom-and-pops. Palm Beach County commissioners oppose tax-exempt bonds for charter schools. Palm Beach Post.
Teacher evaluations. The Orlando Sentinel looks at the end of course exams that will be used to rate teachers. An opinion survey suggests the public supports tying teacher pay to their evaluation results but opposes using test student scores. StateImpact.
Accountability. The Fort Myers News-Press covers the reaction to the state Department of Education’s decision to suspend FAIR testing for the youngest students. The testing controversy spreads to Duval County. Florida Times-Union.
College readiness. A college official says too many Pinellas students arrive unprepared. Tampa Bay Times.
Attendance. Pasco schools grapple with chronic absenteeism. Tampa Bay Times.
Fundraising. Calls promoting sports events intended to help raise money for schools prompt parent complaints. Tampa Bay Times.
Teacher conduct. A Polk County teacher faces accusations involving sex with a middle school student. Tampa Tribune.
Growth. Hillsborough’s enrollment is on the rise. Tampa Bay Times.
Exchange programs. Chinese middle school students may return to Hernando County. Tampa Bay Times.
Budgets. A Brevard tax referendum gets debated. Florida Today.
